Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando
How far is it from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando? About 183 mi in a straight line and 238 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Fort Lauderdale and Orlando are about 183 mi (295 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 238 mi (384 km), a drive of about 4 hr 16 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 183 mi / 295 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 238 mi / 384 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 16 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $30 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 27.332, -80.755 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Fort Lauderdale to Orlando is about 183 mi (295 km) in a straight line, and roughly 238 mi (384 km) by road.